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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Mar 30 2012 : 07:42:09 AM
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Yesterday, while I was working in the vegetable garden, one of my "missing" duck hens came out of the jasmine bush with 10 yellow and black duckies. Since the little family was in the house yard and mama was pacing at the gate, I walked over and opened the pasture gate and let them out back. LeaLou, farm-dog-in-training, followed them through the gate with a wary eye on mama duck. Perky turkey, our rescue turkey, was very interested in the new family and went over to check them out. A truce was worked out and Perky was helping with duckie sitting, when LeaLou, remember LeaLou, got too close and Perky chased her off. LeaLou thought this was a new chase game and kept Perky busy for about 10 minutes, before taking a dog break back with me in the garden. Of course, by the time I got the camera, all the excitement was over. By the way, our total spring duckie count is now at 26. Yes, there are more "missing" duck hens, 4 of them hiding the various bushes around our property.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2012 : 08:18:36 AM
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Baby ducks are soooo cute! Keep that camera handy next time!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
"Look deep into Nature, and then you will understand everything better."--Albert Einstein
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 30 2012 : 08:47:10 AM
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oh how fun, i was missing a white one and thought maybe. she is out now so maybe not. i am hoping we get some babies this year too. would love a pick. sounds so fun watching every one meet the new family. i know my cows are SHOCKED by the pigs still happy days for you sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Mar 30 2012 : 10:17:54 AM
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Wow! 10 babies! It always amazes me how many babies ducks and geese have. We had some wild Canadian geese at a park here last year. There were two families and between them they had 31 little honkers! Everytime I'd see them I'd count them, never could believe they had so many. Congratulations to you and the new ducky family.
Audrey
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2012 : 02:13:49 AM
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How exciting. I just love your names. Perky Turkey and LeaLou. So cute. Love to see some photos if you get your camera out sooner next batch.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2012 : 10:11:06 AM
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I'd love to see pictures of the duckies. I love the names!
Marly
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More duckies ;0)
